The Cambridge Museum of History & Culture invites you to join an opening reception including music & light refreshments!
The Cambridge Museum of History & Culture and Office of Mayor E. Denise Simmons invite you to the opening reception of In the Key of Cambridge: A Celebration of Music & Music Venues. This new exhibit traces 100 years of the city’s inspiring musical legacy. From folk coffeehouses and blues clubs to punk venues, jazz stages, and street corners, Cambridge has shaped the soundtrack of generations. Visitors will explore how artists, venues, and communities across Cambridge nurtured groundbreaking movements—from the 1960s folk revival to indie rock—while reflecting larger social currents like civil rights, anti-war protests, and multiculturalism.
Join us for live music, local history, and light refreshments. This event is free, family-friendly and open to all. The venue is ADA accessible. The exhibit will be on display for the month of November, 2025.
Note that the event is currently as capacity, but you are welcome to join the waitlist by clicking here: . The exhibit will also be on view for Folk Music Month from November 3 to November 30 at The Kendall Public Lobby. This exhibit is free and open to all!
Thank you to BXP, Cambridge Redevelopment Authority, Cambridge Arts, Harvard Square Business Association, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Rain date: Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.
For more details, please email cambridge.history.museum@gmail.com.